Shoaib Akhtar: “It was challenging playing in the same era as yours but it also added so much fun to it”
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Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar said it was challenging to play in the same era as iconic Australia pace maestro Brett Lee.
Hasan Ali: “To me the best and most exciting fast bowler of all time and one who has inspired millions to take up the game including me”
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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali said legendary seamer Shoaib Akhtar is the best and most exciting quick bowler of all time.
Yasir Hameed: “Bowler of this pace always intimidated me to go after and time it”
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Former Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed has revealed that legendary pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar always intimidated him to try and go after him.
Salman Butt: “Many happy returns of [the] day to the fastest and furious Shoaib Akhtar”
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Former Pakistan captain and opening batsman Salman Butt heaped praise on legendary pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar, calling him the “fastest and furious”.
Harsha Bhogle: “His run-up, or was it take-off, was a sight”
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Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle heaped praise on legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s run-up, saying it was like he was taking off.
Shadab Khan used the word speed to describe Shoaib Akhtar
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Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan used the word “speed” to describe legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.
Daren Sammy: “It was a joy to watch the Rawalpindi Express coming down with his hair flying. Shoaib Akhtar with his pace”
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Ex-West Indies captain Daren Sammy admitted that it was a joy to watch legendary Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar steaming in with his hair flying.
Daren Sammy: “I literally questioned whether I wanted to play cricket again. Shoaib Akhtar did that to me”
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Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy has revealed that iconic Pakistan seamer Shoaib Akhtar made him question if he wanted to play cricket again.
Jalaluddin: “Akhtar was not as dangerous as Atiq. His (Atiq) weapon was his pace. Akhtar was a bit flat when bowling”
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Former Pakistan pace bowler Jalaluddin said Shoaib Akhtar was not as dangerous as Atiq-ur-Rehman.
Russel Arnold on Mohammad Zahid being faster than Shoaib Akhtar: “Zahid was challenging to face, but he didn’t last so long. He was quickest”
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Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold said Pakistan seamer Mohammad Zahid was quicker than legendary pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar.
